belly dance costume
Sequined midriff ensemble
A belly dance costume is the traditional outfit worn for belly dancing, typically featuring a decorated bra top, a hip belt or scarf with coins or beads, and a flowing skirt or harem pants.
The costume emphasizes hip movements through embellishments that shimmer and jingle: She adjusted her belly dance costume before taking the stage.
Also called a bedlah, from the Arabic word for suit.
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- beadedAdorned with small spheres
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- hip scarfBeaded dancer's waistband
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
veil · shimmer · bra · harem pants · sparkle · silk · flowing · cabaret · tribal · jingle · midriff · embroidered · tassel · gold · jeweled · sheer · sway · undulating
- festive attiremasquerade mask, venetian mask, folk dress, ceremonial robe, wedding dress
- dancewearballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballet slippers
- Middle Eastern attirethobe, abaya, keffiyeh, hijab, chador
belly dance costumeburqa
Full-body covering with mesh
niqab · chador · hazmat suit · snowsuit · burkini
belly dance costumeball gown
Formal full-length dress
straitjacket · hobble skirt · business suit · corset · suit of armor
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